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Ball and Stick Stick Spacefill Polyhedral
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Chrysoberyl

Chrysoberyl, BeAl2O4, is a member of the oxides and hydroxides group. It has an orthorhombic crystal system with a tabular habit.

Highlighting Features

Aluminum (Al) atoms
Beryllium (Be) atoms
Oxygen (O) atoms
Single unit cell
All atoms

Distribution

Chrysoberyl can be found as alluvial pebbles as well as granite pegmatites or mica schists. It is a gemstone when transparent.

Farrell, E. F., J.H. Fang, and R.E. Newnham. 1963. Refinement of the chrysoberyl structure. American Mineralogist. 48:804-810